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Asian Smile by Ryszard Wierzbicki
The look of the slant-eyed girl from the slums of Smokey Mountain will remain in my memory for a long time. The amount of poverty and misery I saw here forces me to reflect on the luxury of my own life. The problems experienced by ordinary Westerners are disproportionate to the scale of poverty I saw in the slums of Manila.
Rice Meal by Ryszard Wierzbicki
As you know, the basis for food in Asia is rice. Also in the Philippines, rice is the main ingredient in almost all meals. In places such as Smokey Mountain, the rice consumed directly on the street, under the wheels of the car, as often the only available meal is a sufficient luxury. As you can see, this is a enough reason to smile.
Young Adult by Ryszard Wierzbicki
In the Smokey Mountain community, the eldest daughter usually plays the role of a substitute mother at home for younger siblings. Surprisingly, children living in slums do not download any education. Often, the only teaching that children experience here is the street life school. This girl has negligible chances to break free from slums.